# Parliament Square poised to be next London landmark pedestrianised  – but politicians voice alarm that cyclists will run riot

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/parliament-square-poised-to-be-next-london-landmark-pedestrianised-but-politicians-voice-alarm-that-cyclists-will-run-riot/
- Published: 2026-11-06T12:05:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T12:19:46+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16268139/Parliament-Square-poised-London-landmark-pedestrianised-politicians-voice-alarm-cyclists-run-riot.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Parliament Square pedestrianisation plans are advancing.
- The £80 million scheme could be completed by 2031.
- Peers want safeguards against fast-moving cyclists.

## Summary

Plans to pedestrianise Parliament Square are moving towards public consultation early next year, after decades of debate and delays. The £80 million project is intended to improve the area and strengthen security, following the 2017 Westminster attack, but politicians have raised concerns about how cyclists will share the space with pedestrians.

MPs and peers are expected to consider a business case before Christmas, and the scheme could be fully in place by 2031. Buses would be excluded, with limited access for taxis and school coaches; proposed safety measures include managing cyclists’ use of the square. Funding arrangements remain under negotiation between Parliament, Transport for London and Westminster City Council, while the final design may differ from concepts published in 2023.

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